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NUR 160 Exam 3 questions & answers rated A+
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NUR 160 Exam 3define arthritis - correct answer ✔✔inflammation of a joint
name the 4 types of arthritis - correct answer ✔✔osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout
what causes OA? - correct answer ✔✔long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
name the two forms of OA - correct answer ✔✔primary and secondary
what is the cause of primary OA? - correct answer ✔✔unknown origin
what is the cause of secondary OA? - correct answer ✔✔trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and
tear from rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping and bending
OA signs and symptoms - correct answer ✔✔pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, loss of flexibility, bone
spurs, grinding/crackling noises
list OA diagnostics - correct answer ✔✔x-ray, MRI, bone scans
list medical managements for OA - correct answer ✔✔Tylenol, NSAIDs, Celebrex, ambulation, massage
therapy, and relaxation techniques, and surgical intervention
list OA nursing interventions - correct answer ✔✔alternate positions w/ periods of rest, encourage
maintenance of ADLs, weight reduction plan, assess for GI bleeding, walking aids
foods to avoid for OA - correct answer ✔✔processed foods, prepackaged meals, omega-6 fatty acids,
sugar and sugar alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined carbs, cheese, high fat dairy, and alcohol
, foods that help OA - correct answer ✔✔oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy greens, broccoli,
green tea, garlic, nuts
what is the prognosis for OA? - correct answer ✔✔chronic condition leading to permanent destruction
of affected cartilage and underlying bone
T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction of cartilage b/w them -
correct answer ✔✔true
define RA - correct answer ✔✔chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial joints
scope of RA - correct answer ✔✔stage 1 (early effects) → stage 4 (terminal)
list risk factors for RA - correct answer ✔✔age, sex, genetics, smoking, history of live births, obesity
list signs of RA - correct answer ✔✔joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weakness, fever
T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of the body - correct answer
✔✔false
define flare-ups - correct answer ✔✔a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
define remission - correct answer ✔✔reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a
disease
list RA diagnostics - correct answer ✔✔x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC count, RF,
synovial fluid aspiration, synovial fluid biopsy
what are rheumatoid factors? - correct answer ✔✔proteins produced by your immune system that can
attack healthy tissue in your body
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